Guided group tours or colourful festivals? A special tailor-made holiday or a fun adventure for all the family? Seeing the big 5 up close or sailing in crystal waters? We're bound to have a travel style that suits.

China Tours

Beautiful scenery, bustling cities, delicious cuisine and more than 5,000 years of rich cultural heritage await on your tour of China. We have been running China tours for 15 years and with our experienced local English speaking tour guides you'll gain true insight into this fascinating country.

Climb the magnificent Great Wall, discover Xi'an’s massive terracotta army, explore ancient temples and pagodas, give your taste buds a treat and immerse yourself in China's unique culture and traditions. We offer a variety of touring styles to China, from guided group tours and family adventures to private tours and tailor-made holidays.

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Local tour guides

Lots of authentic experiences

Expert advice from our well-travelled team

Complimentary airport transfers

Free time to explore on your own

See the real China

A selection of our popular tours to China

Exploring Beijing’s grand Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and scenic Great Wall, Xi’an’s warriors and mighty medieval fortress, we continue our journey to the roof of the world, Tibet - a spiritual land that has...

Take the road less travelled from bustling Beijing to cosmopolitan Shanghai. Visit the Great Wall, Forbidden City and Terracotta Warriors, before discovering the striking limestone peaks of Guilin, the fascinating mix of...

A complete checker board of history, culture, sights & experiences. Jump from old Beijing and the expansive Great Wall to the mammoth carved statues at Longman's Caves, Suzhou - known as little Venice and 21st century...

Kicking off in Beijing, soak up all the attractions of China's historic capital before heading south to Xi'an and the Terracotta Warriors. Cruise along the mighty Yangtze River, passing through the stunning Three Gorges...

Climb the Great Wall and enter the Forbidden City, explore the Longman grottoes and encounter an army of Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an. Then cruise the River Li in scenic Yangshuo before ending your adventure in Shanghai,...

Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai and the Dragon Boat Festival in Suzhou. Warriors, walls, waterways and wontons. See the sights and taste the delights on our fantastic journey through China - including some Dragon Boat racing...

Fun in Fine China!

From rickshaws in the Hutongs to Tai Chi at the Temple of Heaven

Our group tours to China are packed with lots of fun local experiences - weave your way on a rickshaw through the Hutongs of Beijing, do a bit of tea tasting, cook up a traditional Chinese hotpot, meet the Yau ethnic minority group along the Dragon's Back Bone, join a sunrise class of Tai Chi at Beijing's Temple of Heaven or jump on a segway and race around Beijing's Olympic stadium.

Styles of travel in China

Led by a qualified English speaking local tour guide, our group tours offer a fun and informative introduction to China. There's plenty of sightseeing and a bit of free free time to explore on your own too. With the Great Wall topping most travellers' wish lists in China. closely followed by the Terracotta Warriors of Xi'an, we've included a visit to both of these highlights on all of our group tours in China.

Whether it’s a special stay at the Great Wall, a cruise down the Yangtze River, a visit to see the pandas in Chengdu or heading to the summit of Thousand Tortoise Mountain, we're here to recommend activities and overnight stays for that perfect tailor made holiday to China.

Combine a visit to China with one of its local festivals. Top of our list the Harbin Ice Festival in China's north-eastern Heilongjiang Province, with its exquisite ice and snow sculptures. Or head to the Dragon Boat Festival, one of China's the most important holidays celebrated throughout the country and around the world.

Browse our short list of classic holiday itineraries to China. From the stunning stone forest in Yunnan and the birthplace of Confucious in Qufu to the famous Silk Road, the natural beauty of Guilin and China's beautiful mascots, the Giant Pandas in Chengdu, whatever brings you to China, we'll be happy to suggest a private tour tailored to your specific needs.

China tour reviews

My tour guides were all excellent. I had a different one during each segment of the trip. My first one, Feng, was very helpful. She met us at the airport and provided us with a lot of useful information on things to do for the days we were there early. She was especially helpful in working my issue with the hotel and the misunderstanding with regards to my separate booking. In Xian, Feng was with us still but we picked another tour leader - Lenny. Lenny was very entertaining, a very high energy sort of chap. He was also very informative of the local culture in Xian and is a longtime resident of that area. Our time in Xian was short so we only had Lenny for about a day and a half. In Shanghai, "Jackie" Chan was the man! He was very accommodating with all our photo requests and was also very knowledgeable about the city. With Jackie we also saw Suzhou and got see the silk worm factory and some local markets combined with a boat ride in the canals. Overall, the tour guide were excellent. The tour covered most of the places I wanted to see in China. I might have liked to stay a little longer, but the expenses outside the prepaid tour package were really starting to add up even after just 7 days. ”

Travelled to China to take this tour in March 2014. Yet another unforgettable experience with OTG. Tour guides were well organised, informative and fun throughout. A good mix of people within the tour group lead to a great tour of these amazing places and historic sites. The tour takes in all the major historic sites of China and all tour guides were well equiped to answer all of our questions. Amazing and would highly recommend! Thank you once again OTG!!”

Travelling to China on a tour with us

We offer a wide selection of China guided group tours, city breaks, private journeys and tailormade holidays to China. We've also got a specially designed family tour for parents with young adults and children aged 5 - 17 years, and a special tour for families travelling with teenagers ages 12 - 17 years. With lots of local interaction along the way, travelling with us, you'll have a truly authentic travel experience and discover the true pulse of China.

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When I travelled to China I felt

Amazed and humbled

“The Leshan Giant Buddha was a spectacular sight and a great, unexpected adventure for us on our backpacking trip. The entire hillside where this is in...”

Recommended places to visit in China

UNESCO listed

The Great Wall

Snaking some 5,500 miles (8,800km) across the country – no trip to China is complete without a visit to this world famous UNESCO World Heritage site. Hike along impressive parts of the Great Wall that are still intact or just stop and admire the magnificent views all around. Our group tours visit famous Badaling – most popular with the Chinese but for a slightly different view why not head to Mutianyu or Jinshanling if you have some extra time in Beijing.

AN Impressive Army

Terracotta Warriors

Famously found by some farmers in 1974, the Terracotta Warriors are fast becoming one of China’s most popular attractions. Incredibly these 8000 or so soldiers are all unique with no one face being the same as any other. The majority of these are in one of the three pits near to Qin Shi Huang’s mausoleum near to Xi’an – though some have travelled the world appearing in exhibitions in London, Barcelona, the USA, South America and India!

Capital City

Beijing

Formerly Peking, Beijing is without doubt the epicentre of China’s politics, economy and culture. From historical Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City to the traditional Hutongs and modern Olympic Park. Beijing is certainly not to be missed! Whether you want to ride a rickshaw in the Hutongs, check out Chairman Mao’s mausoleum or ride a segway around the Bird’s Nest Olympic stadium – Beijing is definitely a place to spend a few extra days in.

City of contrasts

Shanghai

Perched on China’s east coast, Shanghai is home to lots of futuristic skyscrapers, the historic and decadent Bund area as well as over 100 public parks. For the best views of the city head up the Oriental Pearl tower or take a relaxing cruise along the Huangpu River. Shopaholics can get their fix on the famous Nanjing Road and nothing tastes like Shanghai than a bellyful of traditional dumplings!

Panda Country

Chengdu

Home to the nation’s favourite mascot, the giant panda, Chengdu offers one of the best experiences to see these beautiful bears at the Giant Panda Breeding Centre. The city is the capital of the Sichuan Province, which means lots of delicious if somewhat spicy food! You can also enjoy a leisurely stroll around Jinli Street at night – great for shopping and eating – or head out to the impressive Giant Buddha of Le Shan just a couple of hours outside the city.

Rural China

Longsheng & Dragon's Backbone

Famed for its impressive rice terraces, Longsheng is a wonderful respite from the hustle and bustle of many of China’s main cities. One of the most famous being Longji (Dragon’s Backbone) which when full of water (usually in Spring) resembles that of the scaly back of a dragon. It’s the perfect place to to appreciate Chinese countryside and get a real glimpse into local rural life.

Experience Xi'an

Cycling on the Old City Wall

City Walls are very common in China and the one in Xi’an is particularly special as you have the opportunity to cycle, run, walk, ride around the whole thing! Built in a traditional Chinese style you really get a feel for the city and some impressive views are had at various look out points. You can even go on a tandem bike for those who don’t want to do all the cycling work themselves!

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Justin went above and beyond to ensure all members of the group had a great time. He dealt with everything in a great way and made the whole trip stress-free and gave us an amazing experience in China.”